When hardcore was born in the late 1970's, most enthusiasts were only able to keep up with the growing movement through zines, mail order flyers, and word of mouth. There were very few actual scenes in the US, so in the beginning, countless hardcore kids would pile into borrowed cars and drive incredible distances to see bands that they were interested in. In some cities, the desire to bring hardcore home was strong enough to drive kids to start their own bands, and when enough bands were started, a scene was created.
Most hardcore scenes were identified with one or two bands from the area. In the very early days of hardcore when Black Flag ruled the West Coast and Minor Threat ruled the East, and there were very nearly zero notable scenes in between, a straight edge band called SSD (Society System Decontrol) would rise up and put Boston on the map. SSD is the prototype of all "Boston hardcore" to come, and The Kids Will Have Their Say is an absolute must-listen for any hardcore kid of any generation. The opening track, "Boiling Point" is just as intense and emotive today as it was when it was written, and is always cited as my #1 song to mosh a hole through a wall to. Check it out below.
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